KO TE TAKE KA PAREKAREKA E KOE KI TE MAHI KI KŌNEI | WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:

• Rewarding salary
• Z Energy fuel discount and monthly freebies
• Free Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• An inclusive and respectable place to work
• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Progression and development programmes to support personal and professional growth

Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Supervisor to join our team in Tasman. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for managing and supervising construction crews to ensure that projects are delivered on time, to specification, and with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
This role offers a unique opportunity to play a vital part in the recovery and rebuild of the Tasman region following recent severe storm events that caused significant damage to local infrastructure. You’ll be helping to restore essential services and strengthen the region for the future.
The successful candidate will play a key role in planning, organising, directing, and controlling day-to-day site operations. You will be actively involved in training and developing new staff, ensuring crews are working efficiently, and fostering a safe, high-performance culture across the team.

NGA PŪKENGA MATUA | IMPORTANT SKILLS

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A proven track record of supervising teams in the construction industry.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to make sound decisions and provide clear direction under pressure.

• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organise, direct and monitor project operations, ensuring all tasks and priorities are planned and resourced effectively.
• Supervise and support crews on site, including providing hands-on guidance and training where required.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure their work aligns with project objectives.
• Manage site costs, equipment, plant, and materials to minimise wastage and downtime.
• Liaise with clients, residents, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and positive relationships.Monitor compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, promoting a culture of Zero Harm.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A proven track record of supervising teams in the construction industry.
• Strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to make sound decisions and provide clear direction under pressure.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.Excellent verbal and written communication skills